Quiz on Literary Forms Gothic Literature : 20 MCQs

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Quiz on Literary Forms Gothic Literature : 20 MCQs

Quiz on Literary Forms Gothic Literature : Gothic Literature is a kind of writing or a genre that uses dark and picturesque scenery or elements to create an overall atmosphere of fear, mystery, horror, death, gloom, terror etc.

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Some Noteable Examples of Gothic Literature

Writer’s Name Name of Literary Work Year
Horace Walpole The Castle of Otranto 1765
Ann Radcliffe Mysteries of Udolpho 1794
Matthew Lewis The Monk 1796
Charles Brockden Brown Wieland 1798
Sir Walter Scott The Tapestried Chamber 1829
Mary Shelley Frankenstein 1818
Nathaniel Hawthorne The House of the Seven Gables 1851
Charlotte Brontë Jane Eyre 1847
Robert Louis Stevenson The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1886
Bram Stoker Dracula 1897

Refer this article for detailed study on Gothic Literature  : A guide to Gothic literature


Quiz on Literary Forms Gothic Literature

Welcome to  Literary Forms - Gothic : Quiz of 20 MCQs

1. What is the primary characteristic of Gothic literature?

2. In which century did Gothic literature originate?

3. Which of the following is NOT a common theme in Gothic literature?

4. What does Gothic architecture symbolize in Gothic literature?

5. Who coined the term "Gothic" to describe art and architecture?

6. Which one of the following was the first Gothic novel?

7. What inspired Horace Walpole to write The Castle of Otranto?

8. What literary work provided a blueprint for Gothic heroes and villains?

9. Which genre was a significant influence on Gothic literature?

10. Who wrote The Mysteries of Udolpho?

11. What is the central theme of The Monk by Matthew Lewis?

12. Which novel by Robert Louis Stevenson explores the duality of human nature?

13. Which Gothic romance novel was written by Daphne du Maurier?

14. What does crumbling architecture in Gothic stories often represent?

15. Which aspect of Gothic literature was especially controversial in its early days?

16. What element is often used in Gothic literature to create suspense?

17. What literary movement is closely related to Gothic themes today?

18. What kind of settings are iconic in Gothic literature?

19. Who is considered the father of Gothic literature?

20. What is a defining trait of the anti-hero in Gothic literature?


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Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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